I'm taking you back to the Mamores, and the Ring of Steall, the walk we did on Friday. This section, aptly named 'The Devil's Ridge' comes towards the end of the walk, heading over towards the last Munro in the circuit, Sgurr a' Mhaim. I didn't take many photographs, as the visibility was coming and going, it was wet and not great for the camera, but this one gives an indication of what the ridge is like. It's not particularly difficult, but it's narrow, and you do need to concentrate and watch where you put your feet.
We were quite shocked to read in the local paper yesterday, that a casualty was helicoptered off this hill by Lochaber Mountain Rescue on Friday evening - the same day we were there - having fallen 'a significant distance' from the Devil's Ridge. Seems they were lucky and got away with relatively minor injuries.
Just another reminder, if we needed it, to be very careful out there.
Reminds me of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge at Hellvellyn in the Lake District. I can see the path on there, so that helps as you say! Scary that someone was taken off here by chopper the same day. I hope they are ok.
A timely reminder but I’m sure you two are very cautious & experienced climbers! This ridge looks so very scary……it’s a wonderful glimpse of your life on the mountains! Awesome!
I can see the paths in the first and second climbs, but the fog and cloud shrouds the third one, and I imagine that’s where it can get pretty frisky. You and your husband are experienced at hiking in these conditions - bravo to you both, I think you are both fantastic. I’m sorry to hear about the poor guy who had a mishap - hope it’s not too serious.
Dramatic and wonderful capture.
I agree with Kathy- that looks treacherous to me~ beautiful but treacherous! So glad the casualty wasn't you- but then you both are so very schooled in these munros that you know when not to climb and when to climb. Great shot.
What an eye-catching image, with the sharp, angular lines of the ridge and the ethereal cloud presence. I'm so glad that person got away without much injury but how scary it must have been! I've been taking out an annual policy for global rescue by helicopter /small plane because of my trips to places where rescue isn't easy. I guess insurance is important!
Beautiful, sinister scenery
You say 'a walk' & not particularly difficult!
I would give you more than one FAV if I could!
Wonderful capture…. Congratulations once again! Your both pretty amazing.
Dramatic and wonderful capture.